Food Technician - Kendrick School

Position Details

22 hours per week, term time only. Applicants must be able to work flexibly Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm. Point 4, Range 4-6.

Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. Food is taught at KS3 and GCSE and is part of a broad and balanced education offered at Kendrick School.

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and willing Food Technician to join us in March 2026. A knowledge of cooking would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training would be given to the right applicant. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Department to devise a timetable to cover the role across the school’s two‑week timetable.

Week A and Week B may not be structured the same and this arrangement of hours could be different each subsequent academic year. Working hours will be discussed at interview.

• Support both staff and students in a range of activities, including preparation of materials and equipment as well as demonstrations.
• Ensure that classrooms and equipment are kept clean and tidy and that all health and safety regulations are followed.

• Excellent practical and organisational skills.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well alongside students and staff.
• Must be able to work flexibly Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm.

• Free car parking.
• Access to a 24/5 Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.

An application form and a job description can be downloaded from the school website. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please email aembe to arrange. We are unable to arrange visits during half term week which commences on 16th February 2026.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the school website

Closing date: 9am Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: week commencing 2nd March 2026

Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer.